Eleanor's quilt
Originally uploaded by tracey pnw
So like I said, I'm not sure about this blog world just yet. I'm hoping to get on here once or twice a week and post something.
I've actually finished two quilts in the last week. The first one was a baby quilt that I think I'll blog about tomorrow (or sometime later when I get around to it). The second one is Random Reflections from the Moda Bake Shop by KarrieLyne.
I loved making this quilt, which was a good thing since I decided on Friday night that I would make it for a dear friend's 70th birthday party on Saturday! Yea, nothing like waiting until the last minute. I was struggling as to what kind of quilt I wanted to make; it had to be quick, stash friendly and perfect for my friend. I remembered Karrie's quilt and knew that I had a few Moda Scrap Bags in my stash. I was lucky that the April Cornell Nature's Notebook fabrics were all more than 2 1/2" wide so I could use them. So, lots of cutting and sewing for the next 20 hours (with a little sleep thrown in) I managed to get all but the binding done in time for the party. I took it anyway and showed it to her; she loved it, said the colors were perfect (happy stash dance) and then took it home to finish up. I delivered the finished quilt just in time for her to take it back to Florida today.
I'm so excited to get started on my next project as well as finish up the pinwheel sampler quilt along I started late and haven't finished.
Tracey
Ooh, Tracey, that's lovely! What pattern did you use? Or is it original to you?
ReplyDeleteSarah, I wish I could claim it! I got the link there now. It's KarrieLyne's Moda Bake Shop pattern.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about my Moda scrap bags...what a great idea! Love the quilt, too :)
ReplyDeleteTracey, it's gorgeous! You put it together so quickly too! I'm glad the recipient loved it too :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing your first quilt. I LOVE it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou're a newbie? The quilt looks fantastic! I'd have thought you'd have been quilting for years. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI was introduced to your blog by Sarah (my fabricaholic blogosphere buddy) :-) I'm glad she put the word out.
What a great quilt! Isn't it fun to give them away? YOu're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteYou picked up a new follower!! Yipee!! Now you need to link up to Amy Lou Who's Sew and Tell Friday - show them what you finished this week! You'll get lots of bloggy love from that.... You can find the link on my blog if you can't find it by surfing...
ReplyDeleteYou have a great quilt and a wonderful gift for your friend. I'll be checking in to see your other quilt, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely gift! And what a wonderful first quilt! So glad you got a picture of it before giving it away so you could share it with us!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh about the "last minute" part of your blog post. That's what I do ALL the time!! Your quilt turned out great! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI do some of my best work last minute! LOL! This quilt is simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)
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Wow, you are amazing to go from start to almost finished that fast! I am totally impressed. And your quilt is lovely, nice work!
ReplyDeleteI saw your quilt on Freckled Whimsy--very nice!! You are fast, too! I'm in the Pacific Northwest, too, so I wanted to come see your blog--the rain is appropriate, isn't it? Although it's hot finally where I am today.
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